Argueing over money?

5$ is not worth an arguement if you friend wont take it back then dont borrow from that person again.Real friends accept there are boundries and that you need to pay back to have peace of mind and that you would only ask if in need as lond as you are good to those that you borrow from then they should accept you morals in giving the money back, i am from australia and i unlike many australians have had accounts with local shops chemists ect from a very youd age beinfg around 17yrs old Ppl trust me as i always pay money back even from my grandparents, the last time i borrowed $10 off my grandfather and payed it back he said to me no need and i answered no i have to i may need to borrow money in the future and i need to pay my debt b4 he laughed but accepted what i said and took the money and surprizingly i have not needed to borrow money from him again.NO need to argue u go with what u beleive even if that person is much wiser and older than you are.

Tell him that you would not feel well if he does not take the money back and if he still refuses to take it, try to return it in another form, maybe invite him for a drink? But for sure there is no reason to argue. I guess he might think 5 $ are not a very big amount, though it is money and hard to earn. To keep the friendship going you should find a solution next time, maybe dont borrow and try to get by with your money? ( no offense only a motherly advice)

i would offer him the money. if he refuses, then keep it. the next time your out and about offer to pay for something. if you stop to eat or if you stop at the gas station for a soda, buy him one. at work our change machines break alot! so often many of us borrow money from one another with the exception of the couple of people who never have money period and borrow alot... were always buying eachother pops and take turns doing it. you did your part by having the 5 bux when you said you would. most of the time thats all people want to see is the gesture of returning it. not the fact that they really care that there getting it back.

5 bucks is nothing. Sooner or later he'll be short 5 bucks and you'll be the first to give it to him. Don't offend him by shoving it in his pocket. He gave you the 5 bucks out of goodwill and expects you'll do the same sometime when you don't have cash on you. If it was $500 then I'd be worried.

I think the gesture of paying back the money you borrowed was enough for him. If he insists you to keep it, graciously accept it and say thank you. I work in at the front desk at a hotel and every so often I am tipped for a service I perform. When offered a tip I refuse at first saying it's all part of the service, which it is. But I've learned that sometimes you need to know when to graciously accept it.

The best thing to do is not borrow money in the first place! Today with credit cards and what have you why borrow money especially amounts like 5 bucks etc???

Keep the money and don't say anything...don't start a fight over a small thing like that. The next time you go to a bar, buy him a couple of drinks, and tell him "it's on me!!!".

I really think Jasper had a good idea.

When you have a friend and they need something or you need something, a true friend always tries to help out. Repayment in this situation is no big deal because it will come back around to both of you.

keep it because hes not taking it back..some ppl even do it becuz they dont like to give money they do it so the other guy feel shame and dont ask for it again...if i would be you i would take it but never ask cash from that same guy BUUT!! i will give him a free pizza or something like a subway sandwich so the things balance up...

if he's your friend, truly... keep it! Buy him a drink, a snack, a meal the next time you're out.

If he starts calculcating and adding up what you owe him vs what he's gotten back in return for drinks - then maybe it's time to revisit that friendship code.